Banned Indian currency notes held by OCI, PIOs or Foreigners may now be worthless pieces of paper, despite PM Modi speech

Aadhaar Linking Deadlines

for NRIs abroad

•The CBDT has extended the deadline for the PAN-Aadhaar linking to June 30, 2018•The Supreme Court of India on March 13, 2018 had indefinitely extended the previously set Aadhaar linking deadline of March 31, 2018.

Many countries are now facing problems with illegal immigrants. Yet potential immigrants continue to become victims of unscrupulous immigration consultants. Instead of legally immigrating they find themselves trapped in a foreign country.

Pensioners who are currently receiving pensions in India and move abroad permanently or acquire foreign citizenship can have their pension sent abroad to them. Furthermore, NRIs/PIOs who do not maintain NRO Account and have no taxable income in India need not submit a Chartered Accountant’s certificate for remitting their current income like pension.

How to resolve banking disputes with your Indian Banks Information & Tips on how to approach banks with complaints

Bank finally realizes! Not mandatory for

NRI to link Aadhaar

Has your bank been sending you notices to link Aadhaar to bank account failing which your NRI bank account will be blocked. There is no need to worry.Having received a few notification emails from my bank in India to provide Aadhaar details or from December 31, 2017 accounts will be blocked. Today I received email notification from my bank stating Aadhaar linking not compulsory for NRIs.

As reporting of foreign bank accounts of non-residents between governments moves forward & the requirement to provide documents repeatedly to keep NRI bank accounts increases, some NRIs may be wondering if its time to close their NRI bank accounts

The Central Board of Excise & Customs (CBEC) is supposedly preparing a new set of guidelines so as to make it easier at customs entry points to bring in valuable jewelry only for personal use under the baggage rules. NRIs who take jewelry to attend weddings etc. while visiting India often face problems carrying jewelry. Indian Customs authorities are aware of the problems faced by NRIs and some positive changes in this regard may be forthcoming in the near future.

Lost or damaged your OCI Card? Filing a police report, interview for new documents, applicable fee and where to apply. Here are step by step instructions on replacing your OCI documents. Easy to follow step by step procedure.

Surrender rules and information on how to get a surrender or renunciation certificate.Are Cash payments for real estate sales making a comeback in India?Despite new stringent regulations, unless everyone in India starts declaring their true income and paying taxes black money will again result in cash payments for .

Have a NRI Bank Account in

India? Account details will be

sent to your home country

starting from 2017/2018

India will soon share NRI bank account holders information with the account holders home countries. NRIs, OCI & PIOs regardless of which country they live in will have their account information sent to the tax authorities of their home countries by India

Governments offer grants and incentives to help new business entrepreneurs as it helps job creation. In India both the central and state governments offer incentives such as cheap land, loans at favorable rates.

Buying travel medical insurance in India can sometimes turn out to be quite an ordeal. Buying insurance from the country you visit can help with speedy claims . . .Before you buy Travel Medical Insurance in India Read this article.

Having difficulty getting documentation to prove your Indian origin? There is an alternative to get other type of documentation to prove your relationship to your ancestors, even if they left India before several years ago.

PM Mr. Modi announces 10 year visa for Canadians similar to USA citizens. From May 1, 2015 Canadians will be included in the list of countries eligible for the previously announced visa on arrival scheme e- Tourist Visa.

Be alert when buying agricultural land in India. Buying agricultural land that may be converted to residential land. NRIs who own agricultural land prior to becoming NRI can continue to hold land, no requirement to sell.

Welcome to NRI Information.

Now over 10 years on the web for NRIs across the globe

NRIs, OCI, PIOs will find comprehensive information on various issues that affect non-residents. Topics include Visas, OCI, Citizenship, Taxation, Property, Pensions, Customs duties, Repatriation of funds, Transfer of residence and many other articles of interest. NRI Questions in our FAQ sections are answered by V. K. Chand, the author of The NRI Guide. We welcome your feedback and thank you for your support.

NRI - OCI - PIO Guide & Information

Supreme Court Verdict on Aadhaar Card

Supreme Court of India on September 25, 2018 finally issued a verdict on the validity and requirement of Aadhaar Card. Now not required to open bank account etc.

Ambiguity in decoding NRI rules applicable to

OCI holders in India who lose NRI status

OCI’s assume that the rules that apply to NRIs also apply to OCI holders & sometimes for many individuals with OCI this can cause confusion in interpreting rules and regulations that may apply in a particular scenario.

Welcome to NRI Information.

Now over 10 years on the web for NRIs

across the globe . . .

NRIs, OCI, PIOs will find comprehensive information on various issues that affect non-residents. Topics include Visas, OCI, Citizenship, Taxation, Property, Pensions, Customs duties, Repatriation of funds, Transfer of residence and many other articles of interest. Our FAQ section now has over 1000 questions answered by V. K. Chand, the author of The NRI Guide.

Supreme Court Verdict on Aadhaar

Card

Supreme Court of India on September 25, 2018 finally issued a verdict on the validity and requirement of Aadhaar Card. Now not required to open bank account etc.

Bank finally realizes! Not mandatory

for NRI to link Aadhaar

Has your bank been sending you notices to link Aadhaar to bank account failing which your NRI bank account will be blocked. There is no need to worry.Having received a few notification emails from my bank in India to provide Aadhaar details or from December 31, 2017 accounts will be blocked. Today I received email notification from my bank stating Aadhaar linking not compulsory for NRIs.

Are Cash payments for real estate

sales making a comeback in India?

Despite new stringent regulations, unless everyone in India starts declaring their true income and paying taxes black money will again result in cash payments for . . .

Ambiguity in decoding NRI rules

applicable to OCI holders in India who

lose NRI status

OCI’s assume that the rules that apply to NRIs also apply to OCI holders & sometimes for many individuals with OCI this can cause confusion in interpreting rules and regulations that may apply in a particular scenario.

Mobile Verification Procedure for NRIs

Abroad

The Department of Telecommunications (DOT) has announced a procedure to make it possible for NRIs abroad to verify their Indian mobile numbers even if they do not have Aadhaar.Have a NRI Bank Account in India? Account details will be sent to your home country starting 2017/2018India will soon share NRI bank account holders information with the account holders home countries. NRIs, OCI & PIOs regardless of which country they live in will have their account information sent to the tax authorities of their home countries by India . . .

Aadhaar Linking Deadlines for NRIs

abroad

•The CBDT has extended the deadline for the PAN-Aadhaar linking to June 30, 2018•The Supreme Court of India on March 13, 2018 had indefinitely extended the previously set Aadhaar linking deadline of March 31, 2018.

As reporting of foreign bank accounts of non-residents between governments moves forward & the requirement to provide documents repeatedly to keep NRI bank accounts increases, some NRIs may be wondering if its time to close their NRI bank accounts

The Central Board of Excise & Customs (CBEC) is supposedly preparing a new set of guidelines so as to make it easier at customs entry points to bring in valuable jewelry only for personal use under the baggage rules. NRIs who take jewelry to attend weddings etc. while visiting India often face problems carrying jewelry. Indian Customs authorities are aware of the problems faced by NRIs and some positive changes in this regard may be forthcoming in the near future.

Lost or damaged your OCI Card? Filing a police report, interview for new documents, applicable fee and where to apply. Here are step by step instructions on replacing your OCI documents. Easy to follow step by step procedure.

Be alert when buying agricultural land in India. Buying agricultural land that may be converted to residential land. NRIs who own agricultural land prior to becoming NRI can continue to hold land, no requirement to sell.

Governments offer grants and incentives to help new business entrepreneurs as it helps job creation. In India both the central and state governments offer incentives such as cheap land, loans at favorable rates.

Buying travel medical insurance in India can sometimes turn out to be quite an ordeal. Buying insurance from the country you visit can help with speedy claims . . .Before you buy Travel Medical Insurance in India Read this article.

Having difficulty getting documentation to prove your Indian origin? There is an alternative to get other type of documentation to prove your relationship to your ancestors, even if they left India before several years ago.

Many countries are now facing problems with illegal immigrants. Yet potential immigrants continue to become victims of unscrupulous immigration consultants. Instead of legally immigrating they find themselves trapped in a foreign country.

Pensioners who are currently receiving pensions in India and move abroad permanently or acquire foreign citizenship can have their pension sent abroad to them. Furthermore, NRIs/PIOs who do not maintain NRO Account and have no taxable income in India need not submit a Chartered Accountant’s certificate for remitting their current income like pension.